BREWERY REGULATOR
Panel range catalogue
EDITION 1/2015
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GCE WORLDWIDE
Sales office
Sales representation
Headquarters
Production unit
Stock point
www.gcegroup.com
THE GCE BUSINESS
GCE has almost 100 years of experience in the manufacture and supply of
high pressure gas equipment. During this time the GCE product range
has increased dramatically. Today´s product portfolio fits a large variety of
applications, from simple pressure regulators and blowpipes for cutting
and welding to highly sophisticated gas supply systems for the medical,
electronic and analytical industries.
GCE GROUP INCLUDES FOUR BUSINESS AREAS:
• Cutting & Welding Technologies
• Valves
• Healthcare
• Druva
ORIGINS
The origins
of GCE (Gas Control Equipment) go back to the start of the
Sales office
20th century when Gas Welding was first invented. The GCE group was
Sales representation
formed as an independent company in 1987 through the merging
Headquarters
of two
of the worlds leading gas and welding companies into one
Production
unithas grown rapidly since its establishment and
independent
unit. GCE
is leading
restructuring of the European gas equipment industry
Stockthe
point
through mergers and acquisitions.
Through its extensive Research and Development programs GCE has set
standards that have become the benchmark for the whole industry.
GCE SERVICES
The main industrial customers for GCE are wholesalers and local
distributors. However in some markets GCE distributes equipment with the
full cooperation of the main gas supplier for that market.
U-14
For these companies GCE provides both commercial and technical support.
A significant part of the sales volume in this area also comes from key end
user accounts such as shipyards, repair shops, OEM customers and welding
machine manufacturers.
A COMPLETE RANGE FOR MEDICAL
The supply of Medical Gas Equipment is a very important part of our
business. All Medical Gas Applications require the highest safety standards,
specialised knowledge and a full understanding of patient
respiratory
requirements. GCE fully complies with the European Medical Directive 93/42/
EEC and the QSR (Quality System Regulations known as the GMP standards).
Western Europe is the traditional market for a whole range of products for
all different types of customers and together with the growing
Eastern
European market, these are GCE’s main sales area. Our sales force is also
active in a number of other markets including North and South America,
North Africa and the Middle East, and continues to expand to other parts of
the world, such as China and India. As a result, our products are designed in
accordance with the requirements of all European standards as well as those
of other regions where they will be used.
Supplies to the major Gas Companies account for the majority of sales
however in each market various distributors, healthcare providers, hospitals
and other manufacturers of medical also play a significant role in the
distribution of GCE-branded and CE-marked products.
GCE supply complete systems for supplying oxygen, nitrous oxide, other
gases and vacuum to hospitals, ambulance service providers, emergency
services and home care providers, as well as other special services using this
equipment.
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CONTENTS
PRIMARY REGULATORS
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Primary regulator - CO2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Primary regulator - Mixed gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Primary regulator with wall bracket - CO2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Primary regulator with wall bracket - Mixed gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2
3
3
TWIN REGULATOR
4
SPARE PARTS
7
Twin regulator & LP changeover valve - CO2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Twin regulator & LP changeover valve - Mixed gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Mixed gas regulator with CO2 regulator panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
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PRIMARY REGULATORS
PRIMARY REGULATOR - CO2
This regulator connects a single CO2 cylinder to a single ring main for soft drinks systems. The regulator comes
complete with inlet stem or HP hose with a BS 8 cylinder fitting for CO2.
APPLICATION
This regulator is a high outlet pressure regulator to be used for soft drinks only unless used to supply gas to a
blender enhancer or nitrogen generation system. The higher outlet pressure allows the regulator to be used
directly for the carbonation of the water aswell as supply of CO2 gas to the secondary regulators, typically used
in conjunction with the twin secondary regulator for the syrup gas pumps.
Art. Nr.
MM4057
Description
Gas
Single stage regulator
CO2
TECHNICAL DATAS*
3/8" O/D TUBE
BASIC DIMENSIONS
EN562
psi
bar
OUT
Max inlet pressure:
138 bar
Outlet pressure:
6,9 bar
Inlet connection:
BS341 No. 8
Outlet connection:
3/8” O/D John Guest
Relief valve settings:
9 bar
Flow:
50 L/min
* 1 bar = 14,5 psi
PRV
PRV
0860"x14 TPI
BS341 No8
IN
PRIMARY REGULATOR - MIXED GAS
Art. Nr.
MM4050
Description
Gas
Single stage wall regulator
Mixed gas
TECHNICAL DATAS*
Max inlet pressure:
138 bar
Working pressure:
56 bar
Outlet pressure:
2,6 bar
Inlet connection:
BS341 No. 3
Outlet connection:
3/8” O/D John Guest
Relief valve settings:
3,8 bar
Flow:
50 L/min
* 1 bar = 14,5 psi
3/8" O/D TUBE
BASIC DIMENSIONS
EN562
0
psi
bar
OUT
PRV
PRV
G5/8" MALE BULLNOSE
BS 341 No 3
2
IN
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PRIMARY REGULATOR WITH WALL BRACKET - CO2
This wall-mounted twin regulator for CO2 is fitted in the higher pressure of a soft drinks single ring main.
To used in conjunction with single wall mounted CO2 primary regulator or bulk supply from other source.
Standard outlet fittings are 3/8” John Guest.
Please specify system application to ensure correct safety valves are employed.
APPLICATION
This twin regulator is to be used for soft drinks syrup/postmix gas pumps. The twin regulator setup is used
to supply 2 different pressures for the gas pumps on sugared and non sugared soft drinks. Typically used in
conjunction with MM4059 single stage wall mounted regulator.
Note: Additional inline relief valves may be required.
Art. Nr
Description
Gas
Single stage wall regulator
CO2
MM4059
*basic version without electric sensors
TECHNICAL DATAS*
Max inlet pressure:
138 bar
Working pressure:
56 bar
Outlet pressure:
7,6 bar
Inlet connection:
BS341 No. 8
Outlet connection:
3/8” O/D John Guest
Relief valve settings:
9 bar
Flow:
50 L/min
* 1 bar = 14,5 psi
PRIMARY REGULATOR WITH WALL BRACKET - MIXED GAS
Art. Nr
Description
Gas
Single stage wall regulator
Mixed gas
MM4052
*basic version without electric sensors
TECHNICAL DATAS*
Max inlet pressure:
138 bar
Working pressure:
56 bar
Outlet pressure:
2,6 bar
Inlet connection:
BS341 No. 3
Outlet connection:
3/8” O/D John Guest
Relief valve settings:
3,8 bar
Flow:
50 L/min
* 1 bar = 14,5 psi
EN562
OUT
BS 341 No 3
G5/8 MALE BULLNOSE
psi
bar
3/8" J/G FITTING
BASIC DIMENSIONS
PRV
PRV
IN
3
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TWIN REGULATOR
TWIN REGULATOR & LP CHANGEOVER VALVE - CO2
This wall-mounted panel connects two or more CO2 cylinders to a single ring
main, kegs, or soft drinks systems, depending on the delivery pressure/relief
valve selection. Two single stage regulators and a low pressure changeover
valve are mounted on a panel, with standard outlet fitting 3/8” John Guest.
Please specify system application to ensure correct safety valves are
employed.
APPLICATION
This panel allows two or more CO2 cylinders to be connected into a single
ring main feeding blender units, kegs or soft drinks systems, where high
volumes of gas are used and a backup cylinder is required. This allows
continuous gas supply during busy periods by the simple operation of
switching the low-pressure valve from the empty cylinder to a full cylinder.
Art. Nr.
MM4064
Description
Gas
Twin regulator & LP Changeover Valve
CO2
TECHNICAL DATAS*
Max inlet pressure:
138 bar
Working pressure:
56 bar
Outlet pressure:
7,6 bar
Inlet connection:
BS341 No. 8
Outlet connection:
3/8” O/D John Guest
Relief valve settings:
9 bar
Flow:
50 L/min
* 1 bar = 14,5 psi
BASIC DIMENSIONS
100
50
0
bar
160
0
GCE
GCE (Gas Control Systems) Ltd.
YEW TREE WAY. STONE CROSS PARK
GOLBORNE. WARRINGTON CHESHIRE
TEL: 01942 292966
SERIAL No.
MAX. SAFE OPERATING LIMIT
A xxxx
138
TESTED
CO2
SERVICE
PRESSURE
56
bar-G
152
DATE
bar-G
dd.mm.yy
MM4063
0.860"x14 TPI
bar
1280748
1280748
4
100
50
3/8" O/D
160
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TWIN REGULATOR & LP CHANGEOVER VALVE - MIXED GAS
This wall-mounted panel connects two or more Mixed Gas cylinders to a
single ring main, kegs, or soft drinks systems, depending on the delivery
pressure/relief valve selection. Two single stage regulators and a low pressure
changeover valve are mounted on a panel, with standard outlet fitting 3/8”
John Guest.
Please specify system application to ensure correct safety valves are
employed.
APPLICATION
This panel allows two or more Mixed Gas cylinders to be connected into a
single ring main feeding blender units, kegs, where high volumes of gas are
used and a backup cylinder is required. This allows continuous gas supply
during busy periods by the simple operation of switching the low-pressure
valve from the empty cylinder to a full cylinder.
Art. Nr.
MM4062
Description
Gas
Twin regulator & LP Changeover Valve
Mixed gas
TECHNICAL DATAS*
Max inlet pressure:
376 bar
Working pressure:
230 bar
Outlet pressure:
7,6 bar
Inlet connection:
BS341 No. 3
Outlet connection:
3/8” O/D John Guest
Relief valve settings:
9 bar
Flow:
50 L/min
* 1 bar = 14,5 psi
BASIC DIMENSIONS
200
100
0
bar
3/8" O/D
300
0
bar
300
1280748
1280748
G5/8 MALE BULLNOSE
200
100
GCE
GCE (Gas Control Systems) Ltd.
YEW TREE WAY. STONE CROSS PARK
GOLBORNE. WARRINGTON CHESHIRE
TEL: 01942 292966
SERIAL No.
MAX. SAFE OPERATING LIMIT
A xxxx
276
TESTED
MIXED GAS
SERVICE
PRESSURE
230
bar-G
303
DATE
bar-G
dd.mm.yy
MM4061
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MIXED GAS REGULATOR WITH CO2 REGULATOR PANEL
Basic one cylinder panel for both CO2 and mixed gas, suitable for connection
into a blender system, (can be connected to kegs only if additional secondary
regulators are used downstream).
Comprises of single stage CO2 and mixed gas regulators, two high-pressure
connecting hoses, and cylinder contents gauges. Outlet pressures are pre-set
and locked, with a tamper proof seal. Outlet pressure must be specified at the
time of ordering. Downstream equipment is protected by two pressure relief
valves fitted to the low-pressure side of each regulator.
The standard outlet fitting are 3/8” John Guest.
APPLICATION
Simple supply system for blender panels. Note this panel is unsuitable for
direct connection to kegs or syrup pumps etc. unless additional secondary
pressure regulator(s) are fitted downstream of the panel.
Art. Nr.
MM4066
Description
Mixed Gas regulator with CO2 regulator panel
TECHNICAL DATAS*
Mixed gas
CO2
Max inlet pressure:
276 bar
138 bar
Working pressure:
230 bar
56 bar
Outlet pressure:
2,6 bar
7,6 bar
Inlet connection:
BS341 No. 3
BS341 No. 8
Outlet connection:
3/8” O/D John Guest
3/8” O/D John Guest
Relief valve settings:
9 bar
9 bar
* 1 bar = 14,5 psi
BASIC DIMENSIONS
GCE
GCE (Gas Control Systems) Ltd.
YEW TREE WAY. STONE CROSS PARK
GOLBORNE. WARRINGTON CHESHIRE
TEL: 01942 292966
SERIAL No.
MAX. SAFE OPERATING LIMIT
A xxxx
138 / 276
TESTED
CO2 / MIX GAS
SERVICE
PRESSURE
56 / 230
152 / 303
bar-G
DATE
bar-G
dd.mm.yy
MM4065
6
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SPARE PARTS
SPARE PARTS
Art. Nr.
Description
1280803P
Flexi G1/4LH-BS341 No. 8 KS50 (10 pcs)
280389P
Flexi G1/4LH-BS341 No. 3 KS50 (10 pcs)
9384050P
PRV 130 psi G1/4" ring
388413351402P
Gauge 50 400 bar 5800 psi (5 pcs)
548904710370P
Conical washer (10 pcs)
9430290
PRV 130PSI G1/4 (10 pcs)
9430710
Gauge D.50 160 bar neutral
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GENERAL BUSINESS TERMS AND CONDITIONS
PREAMBLE
1. These General Conditions shall apply when the parties agree in writing or otherwise thereto. Deviations
from the Conditions shall not apply unless agreed in writing.
When used in these conditions the term “written” or “in writing” refers to a document signed by both parties
or a letter, fax, electronic mail or other means agreed by the parties.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
2. Data in product information and price lists are binding only to the extent that they are expressly referred
to in the contract.
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
3. All drawings and other technical documents regarding the goods or their manufacture submitted by one
party to the other, prior or subsequent to the formation of the contract, shall remain the property of the
submitting party.
Drawings, technical documents or other technical information received by one party shall not, without the
consent of the other party, be used for any other purpose than that for which they were submitted. They may
not without the consent of the other party be copied, reproduced, transmitted or otherwise communicated
to a third party.
4. The Seller shall, not later than by delivery of the goods, free of charge provide the Buyer with one copy, or
the larger number of copies that may have been agreed, of drawings and other technical documents, which
are sufficiently detailed to permit the Buyer to carry out installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance (including running repairs) of all parts of the goods.
The Seller shall not, however, be obliged to supply manufacturing drawings of the goods or spare parts.
DELIVERY TEST
5. Where a delivery test has been agreed, it shall, unless otherwise agreed, be carried out where the goods
are manufactured.
If technical requirements for the test have not been agreed, the test shall be carried out in accordance with
general practice in the industry concerned in the country where the goods are manufactured.
6. The Seller shall notify the Buyer in writing of the delivery test in sufficient time to permit the Buyer to be
present at the test.
If the Buyer has received such notice, the test may be carried out even if the Buyer is not represented at the
test.
The Seller shall record the test. The test report shall be sent to the Buyer. The report shall, unless otherwise
shown by the Buyer, be considered to correctly describe the execution of the test and its results.
7. If at the delivery test the goods are found not to be in accordance with the contract, the Seller shall as soon
as possible ensure that the goods comply with the contract. If so required by the Buyer a new test shall thereafter be carried out. The Buyer may not, however, require a new test if the defect was insignificant.
8. If no other division of the costs has been agreed, the Seller shall bear all costs for delivery tests carried
out where the goods are manufactured. The Buyer shall, however, at such delivery tests bear all costs for his
representatives, including costs for travel and subsistence.
DELIVERY
9. Where a trade term has been agreed, it shall be interpreted in accordance with the INCOTERMS in force at
the formation of´the contract. If no trade term is specifically agreed, the delivery shall be Ex Works.
TIME FOR DELIVERY. DELAY
10. If, instead of a fixed date for delivery, the parties have agreed on a period of time within which delivery
shall take place, such period shall start to run at the formation of the contract.
11. If the Seller finds that he will not be able to deliver the goods at the agreed time or if delay on his part
seems likely, he shall without undue delay notify the Buyer thereof in writing, stating the reason for the delay
and if possible the time when delivery can be expected. If the Seller fails to give such notice, he shall, regardless of the provisions of Clauses 13 and 14, reimburse the Buyer for any additional expenses, which the latter
incurs and which he would have avoided, had he received notice in time.
12. If delay in delivery is caused by a circumstance which under Clause 36 constitutes ground for relief or by
an act or omission on the part of the Buyer, including suspension by the Seller under Clause 18, the time for
delivery shall be extended by a period, which is reasonable having regard to the circumstances in the case.
The time for delivery shall be extended even if the reason for delay occurs after the originally agreed time
for delivery.
13. If the Seller fails to deliver the goods on time, the Buyer is entitled to liquidated damages from the date
on which delivery should have taken place.
The liquidated damages shall be payable at a rate of 0.5 per cent of the agreed price for each complete week
of delay. If the delay concerns only a part of the goods, the liquidated damages shall be calculated on the
part of the price which is properly attributable to the part of the goods which cannot be taken in use due to
the delay.
The liquidated damages shall not exceed 7.5 per cent of that part of the price on which it is calculated.
The liquidated damages become due at the Buyer’s written demand but not before all of the goods have
been delivered or the contract is terminated under Clause 14.
The Buyer loses his right to liquidated damages if he has not lodged a written claim for such damages within
six months after the time when delivery should have taken place.
14. If the Buyer is entitled to maximum liquidated damages under Clause 13, and the goods are still not
delivered, the Buyer may in writing demand delivery within a final reasonable period which shall not be less
than one week.
If the Seller fails to deliver within such final period and this is not due to any circumstance for which the
Buyer is responsible, the Buyer may, by written notice to the Seller, terminate the contract in respect of that
part of the goods which cannot be taken in use due to the delay.
In case of such termination the Buyer shall also be entitled to compensation for the loss he suffers because
of the Seller’s delay to the extent that the loss exceeds the maximum of liquidated damages which the Buyer
may claim under Clause 13. This compensation shall not exceed 7.5 per cent of that part of the price which is
properly attributable to the part of the goods in respect of which the contract is terminated.
The Buyer shall also have the right to terminate the contract by written notice to the Seller if it is clear that
there will be a delay, which under Clause 13 would entitle the Buyer to maximum liquidated damages. In
case of termination on this ground the Buyer shall be entitled to both maximum liquidated damages and
compensation under the third paragraph of this Clause.
Except for liquidated damages under Clause 13 and termination of the contract with limited compensation
under this Clause 14, all other claims in respect of the Seller’s delay shall be excluded.
This limitation of the Seller’s liability shall not apply, however, where the Seller has been guilty of gross
negligence.
15. If the Buyer finds that he will be unable to accept delivery of the goods on the agreed date, or if delay on
his part seems likely, he shall without undue delay notify the Seller thereof in writing stating the reason for
the delay and, if possible, the time when he will be able to accept delivery.
If the Buyer fails to accept delivery on the agreed date, he shall nevertheless make any payment which is
dependent on delivery as if the goods in question had been delivered. The Seller shall arrange storage of the
goods at the Buyer’s risk and expense. If the Buyer so requires, the Seller shall insure the goods at the Buyer’s
expense.
16. Unless the Buyer’s failure to accept delivery as referred to in Clause 15 is due to any such circumstance
as described in Clause 36, the Seller may by written notice require the Buyer to accept delivery within a
reasonable period.
If, for any reason for which the Seller is not responsible, the Buyer fails to accept delivery within such period,
the Seller may, by written notice to the Buyer, terminate the contract in respect of that part of the goods
which is ready for delivery but has not been delivered due to the Buyer’s default. The Seller shall then be
entitled to compensation for the loss he has suffered by reason of the Buyer’s default. The compensation shall
not exceed that part of the price which is properly attributable to the part of the goods in respect of which
the contract is terminated.
PAYMENT
17. Unless otherwise agreed, the agreed purchase price, together with value added tax, if any, shall be
invoiced with one third at the formation of the contract, one third when the Seller gives written notice that
the bulk of the goods are ready for delivery. Final payment shall be invoiced at delivery of the goods. The
invoiced amount becomes due 30 days after the date of the invoice.
18. If the Buyer fails to pay, the Seller shall be entitled to interest from the due date at the rate of interest
determined by the law on late payments in the Seller’s country.
If the Buyer fails to pay by the due date, the Seller shall also, after having notified the Buyer in writing thereof,
suspend performance of his contractual obligations until payment is made.
19. If the Buyer has failed to pay the amount due within three months after the due date, the Seller may
terminate the contract by written notice to the Buyer and, in addition to interest on late payment, claim compensation for the loss he has suffered. The compensation shall not exceed the agreed purchase price.
RETENTION OF TITLE
20. The goods shall remain the property of the Seller until paid for in full, to the extent that such retention
of title is valid.
LIABILITY FOR DEFECTS
21. The Seller shall, in accordance with the provisions of Clauses 23–33 below, remedy any defect in the
goods resulting from faulty design, materials or workmanship.
The Seller is not liable for defects arising out of material provided by the Buyer or a design stipulated or
specified by him.
22. The Seller’s liability does not cover defects caused by circumstances, which arise after the risk has passed
to the Buyer.
The liability does not, for example, cover defects due to conditions of operation deviating from those anticipated in the contract or to improper use of the goods. Nor does it cover defects due to faulty maintenance
or incorrect installation from the Buyer’s side, alterations undertaken without the Seller’s written consent or
faulty repairs by the Buyer. Finally the liability does not cover normal wear and tear or deterioration.
23. The Seller’s liability is limited to defects which appear within a period of one year from the date of
delivery of the goods. If the goods are used more intensely than agreed, this period shall be reduced proportionately.
24. For parts, which have been repaired or replaced under Clause 21, the Seller shall have the same liability
for defects as for the original goods for a period of one year. For other parts of the goods the liability period
referred to in Clause 23 shall be extended only by the period during which the goods could not be used due
to a defect for which the Seller is liable.
25. The Buyer shall notify the Seller in writing of a defect without undue delay after the defect has appeared
and in no case later than two weeks after the expiry of the liability period defined in Clause 23 as supplemented by Clause 24. The notice shall contain a description of how the defect manifests itself. If the Buyer fails
to notify the Seller in writing within the above time limits, he loses his right to make any claim in respect of
the defect. If there is reason to believe that the defect may cause damage, notice shall be given forthwith. If
notice is not given forthwith, the Buyer loses the right to make any claim based on damage which occurs and
which could have been avoided if such notice had been given.
26. After receipt of a written notice under Clause 25, the Seller shall remedy the defect without undue delay.
Within this limit the time for remedial work shall be chosen in order not to interfere unnecessarily with the
Buyer’s activities. The Seller shall bear the costs as specified in Clauses 21–32.
Remedial work shall be carried out at the Buyer’s premises unless the Seller finds it appropriate to have the
defective part or the goods sent to him for repair or replacement at his own premises.
The Seller shall carry out dismantling and re-installation of the part if this requires special knowledge. If such
special knowledge is not required, the Seller has fulfilled his obligations in respect of the defect when he
delivers a duly repaired or replaced part to the Buyer.
27. If the Buyer gives such notice as referred to in Clause 25, and no defect is found for which the Seller is
liable, the Seller shall be entitled to compensation for the work and costs which he has incurred as a result
of the notice.
28. If remedy of the defect requires intervention in other equipment than the goods, the Buyer shall be
responsible for any work or costs caused thereby.
29. All transports in connection with repair or replacement shall be at the Seller’s risk and expense.
The Buyer shall follow the Seller’s instructions regarding how the transport shall be carried out.
30. The Buyer shall bear the increase in costs for remedying a defect which the Seller incurs when the goods
are located elsewhere than at the destination stated in the contract or – if no destination has been stated –
the place of delivery.
31. Defective parts, which have been replaced under Clause 21, shall be placed at the Seller’s disposal and
shall become his property.
32. If the Seller fails to fulfil his obligations under Clause 26 within a reasonable time, the Buyer may by written notice require him to do so within a final time. If the Seller fails to fulfil his obligations within that time
limit, the Buyer may at his option:
a) have the necessary remedial work carried out and/or have new parts manufactured at the Seller’s risk and
expense, provided that the Buyer proceeds in a reasonable manner, or
b) demand a reduction of the agreed purchase price not exceeding 15 per cent thereof.
If the defect is substantial, the Buyer may instead terminate the contract by written notice to the Seller. The
Buyer shall also be entitled to such termination where the defect remains substantial after measures referred
to in a). In case of termination, the Buyer shall be entitled to compensation for the loss he has suffered. The
compensation shall not, however, exceed 15 per cent of the agreed purchase price.
33. Regardless of the provisions of Clauses 21–32, the Seller shall have no liability for defects in any part of
the goods for more than two years from the start of the liability period referred to in Clause 23.
34. The Seller shall have no liability for defects save as stipulated in Clauses 21–33. This applies to any loss the
defect may cause, such as loss of production, loss of profit and other consequential economic loss. This limitation of the Seller’s liability shall not apply, however, if he has been guilty of gross negligence.
LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED BY THE GOODS
35. The Buyer shall indemnify and hold the Seller harmless to the extent that the Seller incurs liability
towards any third party in respect of loss or damage for which the Seller is not liable towards
the Buyer according to the second and third paragraphs of this Clause.
The Seller shall have no liability for damage caused by the goods:
a) to any (movable or immovable) property, or consequential loss due to such damage, occurring while the
goods are in the Buyer’s possession, or
b) to products manufactured by the Buyer or to products of which the Buyer’s products form a part.
The above limitations of the Seller’s liability shall not apply if he has been guilty of gross negligence.
If a third party lodges a claim for compensation against Seller or Buyer for loss or damage referred to in this
Clause, the other party to the contract shall forthwith be notified thereof in writing.
The Seller and the Buyer shall be mutually obliged to let themselves be summoned to the court or arbitral
tribunal which examines claims against either of them based on damage or loss alleged to have been caused
by the goods. The liability as between the Seller and the Buyer shall, however, always be settled by arbitration
in accordance with Clause 39.
GROUNDS FOR RELIEF (FORCE MAJEURE)
36. The following circumstances shall constitute grounds for relief if they impede the performance of the
contract or makes performance unreasonably onerous: industrial disputes and any other circumstance
beyond the control of the parties, such as fire, war, mobilization or military call up of a comparable scope,
requisition, seizure, trade and currency restrictions, insurrection and civil commotion, shortage of transport,
general shortage of materials, restrictions in the supply of power and defects or delays in deliveries by subcontractors caused by any such circumstance as referred to in this Clause.
The above described circumstances shall constitute grounds for relief only if their effect on the performance
of the contract could not be foreseen at the time of formation of the contract.
37. The party wishing to claim relief under Clause 36 shall without delay notify the other party in writing on
the intervention and on the cessation of such circumstance.
If grounds for relief prevent the Buyer from fulfilling his obligations, he shall reimburse the expenses incurred
by the seller in securing and protecting the goods.
38. Notwithstanding other provisions of these General Conditions, either party shall be entitled to terminate
the contract by notice in writing to the other party, if performance of the contract is delayed more than six
months by reason of any grounds for relief as described in Clause 36.
DISPUTES. APPLICABLE LAW
39. Disputes arising out of or in connection with the contract shall not be brought before the court, but shall
be finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the law on arbitration applicable in the Seller’s country.
40. All disputes arising out of the contract shall be judged according to the law of the Seller’s country.
GCE Ltd
100 Empress Park, Penny Lane
Haydock, ST HELENS
WA11 9DB
Phone: +44 (0)1942 29 29 50
Fax: +44 (0)1942 29 29 77
[email protected]
www.gcegroup.com
Art. Nr. CATDRUBR15. Edition 1/2015. Alternations are subject to change without notice. 160715kk © GCE 2015
GCE Group is one of the world’s leading companies in the field of gas control equipment. The headquarters are in
Malmö, Sweden, and the two major supply units are located in Europe and Asia.
The company operates 15 subsidiaries around the world and employs more than 900 people. GCE Group includes
four business areas – Cutting & Welding Technologies, Valves, Healthcare and Druva.
Today’s product portfolio corresponds to a large variety of applications, from single pressure regulators and
blowpipes for cutting and welding to sophisticated gas supply systems for medical and electronics industry
applications.